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Funded by Your Generous Donations

The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  Your contributions help us maintain our exhibits, run events, and teach thousands of school children about the history and ecology of the Santa Ynez River Valley.

All donations can be made online, in person or by mail and are tax-deductable. Become a member and get exclusive benefits, like annual day-use passes to Santa Barbara county parks.

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Seasonal opportunities and residential camp host positions are available. Apply now!

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Come by the nature center and enjoy our exhibits, weekly and seasonal events, book sales, workshops, gift shop and more!

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